Tattoo (Noun)
Meaning 1
A drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The tattoo sounded at 9 PM, signaling the end of the day's activities for the soldiers.
- As the tattoo echoed through the camp, the troops quickly gathered their gear and headed back to their barracks.
- The officer blew the tattoo on his bugle, and the men ceased their duties and began to retire for the night.
- The tattoo was a familiar sound to the veterans, who knew it meant they had to be back in their quarters within 15 minutes.
- At the sound of the tattoo, the soldiers ceased their evening activities and began to make their way back to their quarters.
Meaning 2
The practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Related Words
Meaning 3
A design on the skin made by tattooing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.